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lung (lung) the organ of respiration; either of the pair of organs that effect aeration of blood, lying on either side of the heart within the chest cavity. black lung pneumoconiosis of coal workers. brown lung byssinosis. farmer's lung hypersensitivity pneumonitis from inhalation of moldy hay dust. humidifier lung hypersensitivity pneumonitis caused by breathing air that has passed through humidifiers, dehumidifiers, or air conditioners contaminated by certain fungi, amebas, or thermophilic actinomycetes. iron lung popular name for Drinker respirator. pigeon breeder's lung hypersensitivity pneumonitis from inhalation of particles of bird feces by those who work closely with pigeons or other birds; it may eventually result in pulmonary fibrosis. white lung pneumonia alba.
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Images of iron lungs and children in braces served as the backdrop to a monumental search for a cure. But as polio sufferers died and newer, more portable respiratory devices were developed, the number of people in iron lungs dwindled. Equipment Presumptively Medical - Items such as hospital beds, wheel-chairs, haemodialysis equipment, iron lungs, respirators, intermittent positive pressure breathing machines, medical regulators, oxygen tents, crutches, canes, trapeze bars, walkers, inhalators, nebulizers, commodes, suction machines and traction equipment presumptively constitute medical equipment. |
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